There has been some reports which have claimed Arsenal are hot on the heels for Ajax defender Joel Veltman., according to the Daily Mirrorwbebsite.

The defender has been impressive for the Dutch giants over the last few seasons and has been attracting interest from the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool.

However, it seems Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is also now keen as he looks to add a long-term replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who is heavily tipped to leave the club

Although first-choice central defensive pairing Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny have been in fine form this season, Wenger is keen to have another option to rotate in that position for next year, with Veltman now looking like being the Frenchman’s top target.